BYU does not use a one-day annual student permit sale. Eligible students register their vehicle and activate the appropriate housing, Y, or U parking privilege online for the semester; the vehicle must show as active in BYU's system before parking.
Source ↗Car rules and parking at Brigham Young University
Yes. BYU allows first-year students to bring cars: on-campus tenants may register one vehicle in their housing area, and off-campus undergraduates may buy Y parking or register for free U parking.
Start with the eligibility details below, then weigh permit cost, timing, overnight access, and transit. Source ↗
At a glance
Parking snapshot
On-campus tenants are limited to one car. Heritage Halls has limited on-site parking, with most resident spaces located off-site.
Source ↗Housing residents keep vehicles in the lot assigned to their residence. For other overnight storage needs, Lot 29 is BYU's designated storage lot. A vehicle not moved or driven for 10 consecutive days is treated as abandoned and may be towed.
Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗Spring and summer parking is not charged for Helaman Halls, Riviera, and Heritage Halls tenants. Fall-winter vehicles in stadium-area overflow lots must be moved when residents receive an event or maintenance notice.
Source ↗Who qualifies
Eligibility details
On-campus first-year resident
Allowed. A first-year student living in BYU housing may register one car and park in the area assigned to that residence. Helaman, Heritage, and Riviera residents pay $25 per month from September through April.
Source ↗Commuter
Off-campus undergraduates may buy Y parking for $60 per semester or register for free U-lot parking. BYU charges neither product during spring and summer terms, but U registration is still required.
Source ↗Upperclass student
The published one-car rule applies to on-campus tenants without a separate upperclass distinction.
Source ↗Accommodation or exception
Students using accessible parking must display a valid state disability placard or plate and register the vehicle in BYU's parking system. The BYU Accessibility Office handles requests for additional disability-related parking accommodations.
Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗If you skip the car
Primary car-free alternative
A BYU ID serves as a no-charge UTA pass for UVX, local and express buses, FrontRunner, TRAX, and the S-Line; BYU also runs an evening housing shuttle during fall and winter.
Source ↗Test it against your routineCommon questions
Brigham Young University car and parking FAQ
Can freshmen have cars at Brigham Young University?
Yes. First-year students living in BYU housing may register one car in their assigned residential parking area; first-year commuters may buy Y parking or register for free U parking.
How much is a parking permit at Brigham Young University?
$200 / year. Calculated as eight monthly charges of $25 from September through April. BYU says Helaman Halls, Riviera, and Heritage Halls tenants are not charged for spring or summer parking.
When do Brigham Young University parking permits go on sale?
BYU does not publish a one-day annual sale. Register the vehicle and activate the eligible housing, Y, or U parking privilege online for the applicable semester before parking on campus.
Is a car worth it at Brigham Young University?
For a student staying around Provo campus, probably not: a BYU ID covers UVX, UTA buses, FrontRunner, TRAX, and the S-Line, and BYU runs an evening housing shuttle. A car helps most for frequent trips beyond the UTA network or a job with hours transit cannot cover.
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Cited official sources
These verified university sources support the current claims above. Follow each link for the full policy.
On-campus housing parking ↗
The current housing page limits tenants to one car, lists $25 monthly charges from September through April, describes constrained Heritage parking and event moves, and explains fare-free UTA access.
Brigham Young University Campus Accommodations · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedBYU parking regulations ↗
The current regulations list student parking privileges and prices, require active vehicle registration, designate Lot 29 for overnight storage, define abandoned vehicles, and explain disability parking.
Brigham Young University Security · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedCampus accessibility information ↗
BYU explains state placard requirements, accessible stall coverage, vehicle-registration requirements, and the route for special disability parking requests.
Brigham Young University Accessibility Center · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedKeep comparing